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P664 RVG

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 RVG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 79,945 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicle modified for track use

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicle low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicle low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Crossmember/panel corroded not supporting a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,185 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Crossmember/panel corroded not supporting a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 59,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe has a slight blow of gasses

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators slightly discolored

cooland header tank has sighns of oil contamination indicating possable head gasket failure

engine has oil leaks

exhaust flexible joint has a slight blow

front to rear brake pipes corroding

near side rear and off side rear inner sills have onset of corrosion

near side rear and off side rear radius arm bearings have slight play

off side rear suspension retaining strap corroding

outer sills not checked due to fitment of plastic sill covers

rear section of fuel line corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators slightly discolored

cooland header tank has sighns of oil contamination indicating possable head gasket failure

engine has oil leaks

exhaust flexible joint has a slight blow

front to rear brake pipes corroding

near side rear and off side rear inner sills have onset of corrosion

near side rear and off side rear radius arm bearings have slight play

off side rear suspension retaining strap corroding

outer sills not checked due to fitment of plastic sill covers

rear section of fuel line corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,942 miles

front flexible exhaust joint has slight blow

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

off side rear and near side rear inner sills have onset of corrosion

outer sills not checked due to the fittment of plastic covers

rear section of fuel pipes corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,878 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front flexible exhaust joint has slight blow

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

off side rear and near side rear inner sills have onset of corrosion

outer sills not checked due to the fittment of plastic covers

rear section of fuel pipes corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,751 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust front section deteriorating

front floors starting to rust

rear undersills starting to rust

sill covers fitted

suspension pipes rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,522 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear floor starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

rear wheel archs starting to rust

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,819 miles

plastic sill covers fitted †front floor starting to rust †both rear tyre starting to deteriorate †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †slight leak from centre/rear joint of exhaust system †rear flexi ferrule ends starting to rust †rear wheel a

rear flexi ferrule ends starting to rust †rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,233 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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P664 RVG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P664 RVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P664 RVG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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